How to Make Crocheted Coasters and Potholders

Crocheted coasters and potholders are a delightful way to add a touch of handmade charm to any home. Made with soft, absorbent yarn, these adorable creations can protect surfaces from water marks and spills while also adding a pop of color and texture to your kitchen or living room decor. You can customize the design with different colors, patterns, and embellishments to match your home's style, and they make thoughtful gifts for friends and family who love to cook and entertain.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: 2 contrasting colors
• Hook: Size U.S. E/4 - 3.5 mm crochet hook

Crochet Abbreviations

Ch = Chain
Rnd = Round
dc = Double crochet
sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

With main color, Chain 4, join to form a ring.

Rounds Breakdown

RND 1: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 13 dc into the ring, Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (14dc).

RND 2: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, 2 dc in next dc and each dc till end, Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (28dc).

RND 3: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (42dc).

RND 4: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 4dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 4dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (56dc).

RND 5: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 6dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 6dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (70dc).

RND 6: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 8dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 8dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (84dc).

RND 7: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 10dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 10dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (98dc).

RND 8: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same spot, [1dc in the next 12dc, 2dc in the next dc], [2dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 12dc, 2dc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch3 (112dc).

RND 9: Join the different color ch1, 2 sc in the same spot, [1sc in the next 14dc, 2sc in the next dc], [2sc in the next dc, 1sc in the next 14dc, 2sc in the next dc] till end (6x), Join (126sc).

Enjoy!!!